The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-04

fotilla and were landing the quay detach-
ment armed with rifles. revolvers aud
Suddenly q shout heard among the SOL
diers.
The man who had shouted rushed toward
Alice.
''Marsl Mars" she exclaimed. stupeied to find
herself in the presence of Zermah's hus band, who
she thought had been drowned.
'Mr. Gilbert! Mr.. GILBERT" asked Mars.
"Where's he7"
Prisoner with Mr.. Burbank! Save him. Mars!
Save hini and save his father!"
ITO the prison. shouted Mars turning and
joining his companions.
And then all set off at a run to prevent a last
crime being committed by T-xar.
Mr. Harvey and Alice followed them.
So that after jumping into the water, Mars
had escaped the eddes on the barl Yes! And
the brave half breed had prudently refrained
from letting his safety be known at Castle
House To have sought there for shelter would
have been to risk his safety. and to accomplish
his work he must be free. Having swum to the
right bank of the river he had been able, by
creeping through the weeds To get down oppo-
site the fotia. There his signals had been
noticed, and boat had oeen sent to bring him
board Stevsns's vessel Stevens was fully
informed of what had occurred. and on account
of Gilbert's imminent danger efforts were made
to get through the channel But they were use-
less, know, and the operation about
to be abandoned when during the night the
storm raised the river level But without
knowledge of the iffcuit waterway the fiotilla
might have grounded on the shoals Forru-
nately Mars was there. He had skillfuly pioted
lowed, notwithst andng the storm. And before
the fog had risen on the st. Johns, they were
anchored with the town under their guns.
1t was time. for the two men were to be exc
cuted at daylight. But already all for
fear had been removed. The magistrates had
resumed their authority usurped by Texar. And
when Mars and his COMPANIONS reached the
prison. James and Gilbert Burbank comm z
out. free at last.
In q moment the young lieutenant had clasped
Alice to his breast while Stannard and James
My mother2" asked Gilbert.
'She lves she lives! answered Alice
'Well, let US 60 to Castle House, said Gill
mot before justice is done!" answered James
Burbank.
Mars understood his master He rushed
towards the main square in the hope of finding
Texar.
Would not the Spaniard have already taken
flight to avoid reprisas2 Would he not
have withdrawn himself from public vengeance
with all those concerned with him in the late
the militia who were in full retreat!
1t would have been thought
But, without waiting for the Intervention of
the federals number of the inhabitants had
run to the courts of justice. Texar was arrested
at the moment he about to escape. He was
put under guard; and very resigned to his fate
did he appear. But when Mars came towards
bin. he saw that his life was in danger.
The half breed threw himself on him. In
spite of the efforts of those who guarded him.
stranged him there and then if James Burbank
and his son had not appeared.
moi no. Livingl" shouted James Burbank.
HE must live! he must speak"
Yes he must" said Mars
A few minutes later Texar locked up il
the very cell where his victims had awaited the
hour of execution.
ITO BE CONTINUED NEXT sunday